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New documentary highlights Atlanta’s alarming rate of tree loss
By Logan C. Ritchie at Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· July 2, 2026
· 4 min read
A documentary about Atlanta ’s tree canopy has caught the attention of lawmakers in Brookhaven, a metro Atlanta city that takes great measures to protect the environment through law and conservation.
“The Tree Economy,” a film by James Schroeder, explores how urban planning has sped up the loss...
Key takeaway According to the USDA, even with 24 million acres of forest land, Georgia is losing more trees per year than any other state in the country.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A documentary about Atlanta’s tree canopy has caught the attention of lawmakers in Brookhaven, a metro Atlanta city that takes great measures to protect the environment through law and conservation.
“The Tree Economy,” a film by James Schroeder, explores how urban planning has sped up the loss...
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